HIV, Public Health and Privacy

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2006-07-12/hiv-public-health-and-privacy
HIV, Public Health and Privacy

When it comes to HIV, how do you balance patient privacy with a researcher's need for data? It's an evolving debate as many cities and states -- including Maryland and D.C. -- gather more personal information on people with HIV. We look...

When it comes to HIV, how do you balance patient privacy with a researcher's need for data? It's an evolving debate as many cities and states -- including Maryland and D.C. -- gather more personal information on people with HIV. We look at why that change is happening and what's being done to protect patients' privacy.

Guests

Marsha Martin

Senior Deputy Director, Department of Health, HIV/AIDS Administration

Catalina Sol

Director of the HIV/AIDS Department, La Clinica del Pueblo

Colin Flynn

Chief of the Maryland AIDS Administration’s Center for Surveillance and Epidemiology

Deb Levine

Executive Director, Internet Sexuality Information Services, INC.

Related Links

Maryland AIDS Administration

Resources and data on HIV/AIDS in Maryland.

D.C. Administration for HIV Policy and Programs

Resources and data on HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia.

Inspot -- Partner Notification Website

This site offers e-cards for people to share their HIV or STD status with a current or former partner.

La Clinica del Pueblo

A health clinic serving the Latino community in the greater Washington area.

Please familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct and Terms of Use before posting your comments.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.